Nikki Van Dijk

Live every day like it's your last

Personal Details

Home town:: Phillip Island
Occupation / Area of Study / Work:: Surfer
Hero / Most Admired Athlete:: Steph Gilmore
Date of birth:: 28 November 1994

Sporting Details

Home Club:

Phillip Island

World Championships History:

7 years on WSL world tour

Sporting Highlights:

1st Portugal world tour

World junior champion

Nikki Van in the News

WEEKEND WRITE-UP: Webster confirmed in Australian team, as 3x3 team get ready to take on qualifiers

May 24, 2021

In VIS sport, Rowie Webster has been announced in the Australian Olympic Team, whilst Bec Cole and her 3x3 Australian Team get ready to take on the qualifying event. Nikki van Dijk knocked off seven-time world champion Steph Gilmore, as Liz Cambage brought up 2,000 career points.

WEEKEND WRITE-UP: Hall breaks Australian 1500m record, Col Pearse enjoyed a golden national championships and Surfing returned in Newcastle

April 6, 2021

In VIS sport, Linden Hall broke the 1500m record at Box Hill and became the first Australian female to go sub 4 minutes, while Col Pearse enjoyed a golden Multi-Class Swimming Championship on the Gold Coast.

A decade of achievement for the VIS

January 1, 2020

As we set our sights to 2020 and a new decade, the Victorian Institute of Sport reflects on the magic moments, history makers and highlights from Victoria’s best athletes across the previous ten years.

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